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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rapid(s)
Noun
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What started as a distant rumble grew into an earthquake-like tremor—a freight train of white water barreling toward them.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025 -
The river — a popular spot for white water rafting around this time of the year — is fast-moving and dangerous.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The chutes were made of concrete and fiberglass, which could lead to serious road rash and other injuries for riders who might lose their sled amid the ride.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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At the dam’s base, water is forced into a narrow chute—about 100 yards wide and over 700 feet deep—creating violent Class 5 rapids, some of the most dangerous in the world.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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“Rapid(s).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rapid%28s%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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